Balsamic Steak Marinade

Enhance the flavor of your steak by adding a marinade. Balsamic vinegar is my favorite addition to this marinade. The combination of the seasoning has been my go-to marinade for many different cuts of meats and grilled vegetables.

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Why Make this Marinade

Making this marinade is quick and easy to make. The ingredients are simple and can be made with a variety of seasoning. If you are wanting to give your steaks a hint of sweetness and amazing taste, use this marinade.

The steak cooks tender with amazing flavor.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil – Feel free to use any type of oil
• Balsamic Vinegar – This gives any marinade amazing flavor
• Soy Sauce – Try use coconut aminos for a gluten-free option
• Minced Garlic – You can also use garlic powder or garlic slices
• Sirloin Steaks – Feel free to use other types of steak including ribeye or filet mignon

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Substitutions and Additions

• Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer. Feel free to add in brown sugar, kosher salt, oregano, and rosemary.
• Flavor – You can also add in Dijon Mustard, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, or lime juice.

How to Make Balsamic Steak Marinade

Step 1 – Mix the oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic and pepper in a small bowl. We like using a whisk to ensure everything is combined.

Step 2 – Place the steaks in a bag or in a baking dish

Step 3 – Pour the marinade inside the bag. 

Step 4 – Marinate the steaks for 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours to break down the muscle fibers to help tenderize the meal. Grill the steaks to your desired doneness over medium-high heat.

Recipe Tips

• Meat Thermometer – When grilling the steaks, make sure to also use a meat thermometer. This ensures steaks are cooked to the right temperature.
• Steak Rest – To lock in the juices of the steak after grilling, make sure to allow the steak to rest. Slice the steak against the grain for tender steak.
• Cooking Steak – We love the way the steak cooks on the grill. You can cook in a grill pan or directly on the grill grates. We have also cook steak indoors in a cast iron skillet. Make sure to use an instant-read thermometer to cook steak to your desire temperature.
• Serving – Serve these steaks with your favorite Grilled Side Dish. We suggest Grilled Potatoes in Foil, Grilled Tomatoes and Grilled Broccolini.

How Long Should I Marinate Steak

This balsamic marinade for steak is great for many cuts of steak. Make sure to allow the steak to marinade for at least 30 minutes. You can also marinate the steak overnight.

The longer you marinate the steak gives the steak more flavor.